Not only are you an "excellent" photographer, but your willingness to put yourself and your equipment on the line for a "shot" raises you up to a high level of professionalism and seriousness. Your gallery is inspirational! #1955290

Marc...I've seen this over and over at PBlink and never tire of it. I think it's easily worthy of grand!! Congrats on finalist...I look forward to seeing it further.www.photographybydolores.com #1975760

Amazing capture Marc! Such striking beauty it's captivating. Where exactly on the Oregon coast did you capture this? The Oregon coastline is without a doubt so beautiful. Congrats on being a finalist. #1977148

Let me be the first to congratulate you on this amazing GRAND PRIZE win Marc! I loved it the first time I saw it and I am so glad this stunningly beautiful capture got the recognition it deserved!!! #1988208

Hi Marc!Nobody deserves it more than you... You make divine photos... I truly admire all of your work!!!You have a God given talent and you use it the best ways (o;=Love ALL your beautiful pictures both here and at your website...CongratulationsBirgit #1989465

Hey Marc, I just came back from your gallery - are we living on the same planet as you - WOW!!! Oh to shoot 1 pic, thats half as good as any of those in yr gallery - your technical knowledge must be enormous!! Simply sublime. #1993364

That is the best water shot I've ever seen so far. It's amazing. Good choice of film and perfect timing. And without any effects except polarizing and a slow shutter speed, it adds on to the fact that this is one of a kind. #2013074

WOW! As I was scanning the photos this one stopped me in my view. Outstanding!!! It was Absolutely worth the chance with your equipment...I would hang this on my wall in a heart beat...Marc this is so beautiful! Thanks for taking the time and giving us this gift. Carolyn #5186821

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Photographer's CommentI found this incredible vantage point that allowed me to overlook the crashing surf at nearly eye-level. The inherent danger, of course, was that I was risking a lot in camera equipment to take the shot. A huge wave could swamp me at any time. I kept looking over my shoulder, ready to flee the rock should the big one roll in. During my intervals on the rock I fired off rapid-bursts totalling around 150 shots in 10 minutes as the sun sank beneath the horizon illuminating the crashing waves. Of all those images only one was exactly what I was looking for, as an explosion echoed off the far rocks. I used only a polarizer to cut the coastal haze and water glare and shot every image at 1/4 seconds so the crashing waves had maximum visual impact. Captured on Fuji Velvia 50.

Uploaded on 9/8/2005 3:00:27 PM

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